Diego Lopez has returned to Cagliari as new coach.

Lopez, who left Palermo, returns to Cagliari after this week's sacking of Massimo Rastelli.

"Cagliari Calcio announces that it has entrusted the technical guidance of the first team to Diego Lopez," a statement on the Sardinian club's website reads.

"The Coach will be presented at 18.30 in the Press room of the Sardegna Arena, after taking his first training session.

"Lopez has signed a contract that will tie him to the Rossoblù until June 2019. His staff will be officially announced in the next few hours.

"Welcome back and good luck, Diego!"